Skill set Outline
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11/09/2026 3:17 PM AWST
11/09/2026 3:17 PM AWST
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Aqua Exercise Instruction
Aqua Exercise Instruction
Skill set
National Code
SISSS00135
SISSS00135
State Code
AF310
AF310
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/03/2025
Current Release Date
24/03/2025
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
11/04/2025
Nominal Hours
188
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/03/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills to plan and instruct group water-based exercise sessions, and to manage and assist with water-based rescues.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Aqua exercise instructors who lead group water-based exercise sessions in settings with pools, such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package provide a set of skills to plan and instruct group water-based exercise sessions, and to manage and assist with water-based rescues.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP21 | SISFFIT039 | Instruct group water-based exercise sessions | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEN58 | SISCAQU020 | Perform water rescues | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODP22 | SISFFIT038 | Plan group water-based exercise sessions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODP06 | SISFFIT048 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective water-based exercise | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE626 | SISSS00127 | Aqua Exercise Instruction | Skill set |